Amica VM 2061 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

Amica VM 2061 Vacuum Cleaner

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• If the power cord or plug is damaged, it should be replaced by a professional repair shop in order to avoid hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance.
  Do not allow children to clean and maintain the appliance unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.

• Do not use the appliance if it shows any signs of damage to the power cord, or if the appliance has been dropped on the floor.

• Do not expose the appliance to rain or humidity, and do not use it outdoors. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitude greater than 2000 meters above sea level

• If you want to turn off the appliance completely, pull the plug out of the wall outlet.

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and Polish legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropriate storage and processing of such goods.

Carefully read this instruction before using the appliance.
This appliance is for household use only.
Note! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.
Children do not realize the dangers that can arise when using electrical appliances; therefore keep the appliance out of reach of children.

Do not immerse the body of the appliance in water or other liquids.
Immersing in water may cause an electric shock.
If water spills on the external components of the appliance, dry it thoroughly before switching back on. Do not touch wet surfaces in contact with the appliance connected to power supply, immediately disconnect it from the mains.
When pulling out the plug from the wall outlet, never pull by the cord, only the plug, holding the socket with your other hand.
Do not attempt to remove any parts of the housing.
Using attachments that were not supplied with the product may cause damage to the appliance.
Never place the appliance on hot surfaces.
Do not place the cord over sharp edges or near hot surfaces.
Before you put the plug into the wall outlet, make sure your hands are dry.

Do not put any objects inside the appliance.
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to that of your home electrical mains. Alternating current must be used, typically marked ~.
This appliance is intended for use at home or in facilities, such as kitchen for employees; in shops, offices and other working environments, use by the customers of hotels, motels and other residential facilities, in rural residential buildings, in the accommodation facilities.

Pull the plug from the wall outlet before replacing accessories.
Do not pull the vacuum cleaner or move it by the cord, do not use the cord as a handle, do not close the door squeezing the cord, do not place the cord over sharp edges or near hot surfaces. Be careful not to move the vacuum cleaner on the cord.
Do not insert any objects into the openings in the vacuum cleaner.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner when any opening is blocked, dispose of dust, lint, hair and anything that may restrict air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing parts, fingers and other body parts away from the openings and moving parts.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner to collect flammable substances such as petrol, and do not use it in places where similar substances may be present.
If the appliance has a winder, hold the plug while winding up the cord. Do not let the plug was left loose during retracting.
Do not collect any items that burn or smoke, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag and/or filters.
If the opening, which sucks air, hose or telescopic tube are clogged, you should immediately turn off the vacuum cleaner Before restarting the vacuum cleaner, first remove the blocking item.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators, cigarette butts, etc.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, remove sharp objects from the floor to avoid damaging the dust bag.
Do not collect fine particles such as: flour, gypsum, printer toners, etc., as this may clog filters and damage the vacuum cleaner.
Make sure that extension tube is fully withdrawn before you put away your vacuum cleaner either in vertical or horizontal position.

SPECIFICATION

YOUR APPLIANCE

1. Turbo brush
2. Upholstery nozzle
3. 2-in-1 crevice and book attachment
4. Telescopic tube
5. Paper dust bag included
6. Hose
7. Parquet brush
8. Hair / PET attachment
9. Dust bag full indicator
10. Adjust power
11. On / off button
12. Power cord retract button
13. Mini turbo brush
14. Flexible crevice nozzle
    

ASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE

Always unplug the appliance before attaching or removing attachments!

• Insert the end of the hose into the inlet opening. Push until the end falls into place with an audible click.
  

• Remove the hose – press buttons on the hose end, unlatch and remove the hose from the inlet port.
  

• Connect the telescopic tube with the hose and the brush.

• Extend the telescopic tube to the desired length.

• Before you start vacuuming, extend power cord cable to sufficient length and insert the plug into the wall socket.
  The yellow mark on the power cord indicates it is extended almost all the way. When you see the red mark do not pull the power cord any further.

• Use the on/off button to turn on the appliance. When you have finished using the appliance, press the on/off button to turn off the vacuum cleaner.

• Unplug the cord from the wall outlet.

• Wind up the connecting cord by pressing the power cord retract button. To do this hold the cord to prevent it from tangling or bumping the plug on the vacuum cleaner housing.

• Disconnect the suction attachment — cleaning head from the tube and disconnect the telescopic tube from the hose.

• Close the telescopic tube.

The vacuum cleaner may be stored in a vertical or horizontal position. The hose can remain attached to the vacuum cleaner, but please be careful not to bend it too much during storage.

CLEANING AND CARE

Replace the dust bag
Before replacing the dust bag, remove the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Always use the vacuum cleaner with a fitted dust bag. If you forget to insert a dust bag or it is fitted incorrectly, the cover cannot be closed completely – align the position of a dust bag and close the cover

• After disconnecting flexible hose, open the front cover by lifting it upwards.
  

• Release the dust bag lock and remove the bag from the guides, if filled with dust.

• Insert an empty or new dust bag by sliding it into the guides.

• Close the cover by pressing it down until it clicks.

Clean and replace the inlet filter

• Before cleaning the filter, remove the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
• The filter shall be cleaned when there are visible stains on it, wash the filter in warm water with no detergent. Use it only when completely dry.
• Always use the vacuum cleaner with a filter in place.
• Failure to install the filter may result in motor damage.

1. Remove the dust bag.

2. Remove the filter by sliding it out of the guides upwards.
   

3. Clean the filter or replace with a new one.

4. Reinstall the filter by placing it back into the guides. Ensure the filter is completely dry before inserting it.

If the dust bag full indicator comes on, check whether the suction brush, hose or tube is blocked with large items stopping the air flow. After removing the items, if present, restart the vacuum cleaner – if the dust bag full indicator is still red, replace the dust bag with a new one.

Note! Figures are for illustrative purposes only Individual models may vary

Clean and replace the HEPA13 exhaust filter

• Before cleaning the filter, remove the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
• Clean the filter when it is clearly soiled. Shake dirt off the filter and then brush it with a soft bristle brush. Then rinse the filter in lukewarm water and do not use any detergent. Do not direct strong jet of water onto the filter. Use it only when completely dry. If the filter is too dirty or damaged replace the filter with a new one.
• Depending on the intensity of use, it is recommended that you clean the filter once a month and replace it with a new one every six months.
• Always use the vacuum cleaner with a filter in place.
• It is recommended that you only use original Amica filters for your vacuum cleaner.

1. Open the air exhaust cover.
   

2. Remove the filter, clean it or replace it with a new one.

3. Close the air exhaust cover.

Cleaning filters

Rinse the filter with warm water and let dry completely

In the event of any fault:

• Turn off the appliance:
• Unplug the appliance from power
• By following the instructions given in the table below, you can correct some minor issues. Please check all points in the table before you refer the repair to customer service.

tripped, replace a blown fuse
2. Reduced suction power of the vacuum cleaner| Dust bag full indicator
Vacuum cleaner hose clogged| You need to replace the dust bag
Remove dust, hair, and other obstructions that may reduce airflow.

If the problem is not solved, unplug the appliance from power and report the fault to the nearest service centre. Note! All repairs must be performed by qualified service technicians.

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